76 詞
詳細 · 紅寶書
wacky
古怪的｜教學補註：ludicrous, foolish
英文釋義：ludicrous, foolish; informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
相似詞：cockamamie, cockamamy, goofy, sappy, silly, whacky
用法／搭配：核心義：ludicrous, foolish。中文錨點：古怪的｜教學補註：ludicrous, foolish。GRE tip: "wacky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wacky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wacky; wacky enough to... Sentence frame: Her wacky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「古怪的｜教學補註：ludicrous, foolish」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Some wacky plan for selling more books. （古怪的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
waddle
蹣跚｜教學補註：walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
英文釋義：walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other; walk unsteadily
相似詞：toddle, coggle, totter, dodder, paddle
派生詞：waddler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other。中文錨點：蹣跚｜教學補註：walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other。GRE tip: "waddle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the waddle of X; a sense / degree / lack of waddle; amid / despite waddle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the waddle of ______. （空格填入與「蹣跚｜教學補註：walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Ducks walk with a waddle. （蹣跚）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
wade
涉水；吃力前進
英文釋義：涉水；吃力前進
用法／搭配：上線前涉過邊界案例。
Example · TTS
Wade through edge cases before launch. （涉水；吃力前進）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wage
工資｜教學補註：something that remunerates
英文釋義：something that remunerates; carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
相似詞：pay, earnings, remuneration, salary, engage
相反詞：default, disengage, fire
用法／搭配：核心義：something that remunerates。中文錨點：工資｜教學補註：something that remunerates。GRE tip: "wage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wage of X; a sense / degree / lack of wage; amid / despite wage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wage of ______. （空格填入與「工資｜教學補註：something that remunerates」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe. （工資）
詳細 · 紅寶書
waggish
滑稽的｜教學補註：witty or joking
英文釋義：witty or joking; - James Fenimore Cooper
派生詞：waggishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：witty or joking。中文錨點：滑稽的｜教學補註：witty or joking。GRE tip: "waggish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a waggish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather waggish; waggish enough to... Sentence frame: Her waggish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「滑稽的｜教學補註：witty or joking」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Muskrat Castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer. （滑稽的）
詳細 · 複習詞
waive
放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to
英文釋義：do without or cease to hold or adhere to; lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
相似詞：relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, forfeit
相反詞：claim
派生詞：waiver n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to do without or cease to hold or adhere to。中文錨點：放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to。GRE tip: treat "waive" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to waive sth; refuse / choose / begin to waive; the waiving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to waive ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to waive what they had once defended. （放棄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
walrus
海象｜教學補註：either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide...
英文釋義：either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
相似詞：seahorse
用法／搭配：核心義：either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber。中文錨點：海象｜教學補註：either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide。GRE tip: "walrus" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the walrus of X; a sense / degree / lack of walrus; amid / despite walrus Sentence frame: The debate turns on the walrus of ______. （空格填入與「海象｜教學補註：either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of walrus is crucial to understanding the argument. （海象）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
wan
蒼白的；病態的
英文釋義：a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network; become pale and sickly
相似詞：pale, pallid, sick
相反詞：keep down, well
派生詞：wanness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network。中文錨點：蒼白的；病態的。GRE tip: "wan" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wan of X; a sense / degree / lack of wan; amid / despite wan Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wan of ______. （空格填入與「蒼白的；病態的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Her wan face suddenly flushed. （蒼白的；病態的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
wane
v. 減少｜教學補註：to decrease in size, extent or degree
英文釋義：to decrease in size, extent or degree
相似詞：decline, abate, ebb
相反詞：wax, accept, ascent, better, improvement, intensify, increase, amplify
派生詞：waning n.
用法／搭配：his enthusiasm waned 他的熱情冷卻
Example · TTS
Interest in the project waned. （減少）
詳細 · 重要詞
wanting
缺少｜教學補註：feel or have a desire for
英文釋義：feel or have a desire for; want strongly; have need of
相似詞：desire, want, need, require, lacking, absent
相反詞：obviate, have, present
用法／搭配：核心義：to feel or have a desire for。中文錨點：缺少｜教學補註：feel or have a desire for。GRE tip: treat "wanting" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to wanting sth; refuse / choose / begin to wanting; the wantinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to wanting ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「缺少｜教學補註：feel or have a desire for」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Flood victims wanting food and shelter. （缺少）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wanton
嬉戲的｜教學補註：lewd or lascivious woman
英文釋義：lewd or lascivious woman; waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
相似詞：piddle, trifle, luxuriate, motiveless, unprovoked
派生詞：wantonness n.
形近詞：wanton 任性放肆的；不負責任的反覆無常的；淘氣的；嬴蕩的揮霍的 ｜ wont n./adj./v. 習慣，習慣於
用法／搭配：核心義：lewd or lascivious woman。中文錨點：嬉戲的｜教學補註：lewd or lascivious woman。GRE tip: "wanton" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wanton of X; a sense / degree / lack of wanton; amid / despite wanton Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wanton of ______. （空格填入與「嬉戲的｜教學補註：lewd or lascivious woman」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Wanton one's money away. （嬉戲的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
warble
v. 柔和地唱歌
英文釋義：to sing with trills, runs, or other melodic embellishments
相似詞：croon
派生詞：warbler n.
用法／搭配：bird continued to warble 鳥兒繼續歌唱
Example · TTS
They had to bird continued to warble. （柔和地唱歌）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
ward
病房
英文釋義：病房
用法／搭配：這間病房標籤必須精確。
Example · TTS
In this ward, labels must be exact. （病房）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
warning
警告
英文釋義：警告
用法／搭配：早期警告勝過晚期撤稿。
Example · TTS
Early warnings beat late retractions. （警告）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
warp
彎曲；扭曲
英文釋義：a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting; a shape distorted by twisting or folding
相似詞：deflection, buckle, warping, falsify, distort, garble
相反詞：unbuckle, correct, untwist
派生詞：warping n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a twist or aberration。中文錨點：彎曲；扭曲。GRE tip: "warp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the warp of X; a sense / degree / lack of warp; amid / despite warp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the warp of ______. （空格填入與「彎曲；扭曲」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of warp is crucial to understanding the argument. （彎曲；扭曲）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
wary
adj. 小心謹慎的
英文釋義：careful
相似詞：chary, circumspect, cautious
相反詞：trusting, careless, unwary, reckless, rash, brave, incautious
派生詞：wariness n.
用法／搭配：be wary of strangers 警惕陌生人
Example · TTS
They were wary in their movements. （小心謹慎的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
waspish
尖刻的｜教學補註：very irritable
英文釋義：very irritable
相似詞：bristly, prickly, splenetic
用法／搭配：核心義：very irritable。中文錨點：尖刻的｜教學補註：very irritable。GRE tip: "waspish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a waspish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather waspish; waspish enough to... Sentence frame: Her waspish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「尖刻的｜教學補註：very irritable」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Witty and waspish about his colleagues. （尖刻的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
wasteful
浪費的
英文釋義：浪費的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：浪費的
Example · TTS
On the exam, wasteful most nearly means a sense of "浪費的". （浪費的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
wastrel
n. 敗家子｜教學補註：a person who wastes time or money
英文釋義：a person who wastes time or money
相似詞：profligate, spendthrift, squanderer
用法／搭配：a notorious wastrel 臭名昭著的敗家子
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a notorious wastrel. （敗家子）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
watchdog
監察者
英文釋義：監察者
用法／搭配：資助獨立監察者守護資料誠信。
Example · TTS
Fund independent watchdogs for data integrity. （監察者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
waylay
埋伏｜教學補註：wait in hiding to attack
英文釋義：wait in hiding to attack
相似詞：ambush, scupper, bushwhack, lurk, ambuscade
用法／搭配：核心義：to wait in hiding to attack。中文錨點：埋伏｜教學補註：wait in hiding to attack。GRE tip: treat "waylay" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to waylay sth; refuse / choose / begin to waylay; the waylayying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to waylay ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「埋伏｜教學補註：wait in hiding to attack」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Opponents continued to waylay the proposal in public. （埋伏）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
wayward
adj. 不聽話的，任性的
英文釋義：following one’s own capricious inclinations
相似詞：errant, intractable, rebellious, recalcitrant, refractory, unruly
相反詞：manageable, tractable, compliant, obedient
形近詞：untoward 不合適的，不幸的；不得體的=indecent，糟糕的 ｜ wayward 任性的倔強的 不規則的
用法／搭配：wayward children with behavioral problems 行爲上有些問題任性的小孩
Example · TTS
Wayward behavior. （不聽話的，任性的）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
wearisome
累人的；使疲倦的
英文釋義：so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; ; ; ; ; ; - Edmund Burke; ; - Mark Twain
相似詞：boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, irksome, slow
相反詞：interest, enliven, bright, lively, sharp, sharpen, accelerate, fast
用法／搭配：核心義：so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness。中文錨點：累人的；使疲倦的。GRE tip: "wearisome" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wearisome argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wearisome; wearisome enough to... Sentence frame: Her wearisome ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「累人的；使疲倦的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome. （累人的；使疲倦的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
weary
疲倦的｜教學補註：exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
英文釋義：exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
相似詞：tire, wear, jade, outwear, fag, fatigue
相反詞：refresh
派生詞：weariness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress。中文錨點：疲倦的｜教學補註：exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress。GRE tip: treat "weary" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to weary sth; refuse / choose / begin to weary; the wearying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to weary ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「疲倦的｜教學補註：exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to weary what they had once defended. （疲倦的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
weather
v. 安全渡過（危機等）
英文釋義：the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; face and withstand with courage
相似詞：conditions, endure, brave, upwind
相反詞：enjoy, cowardly, timid, downwind, windward
用法／搭配：they weathered a terrible storm while at sea 他們在海上平安渡過了一場巨大的風暴
Example · TTS
Every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception. （安全渡過（危機等））
詳細 · 救命800
well
adj. 土豪的，富裕的
英文釋義：having more than adequate resources
相似詞：affluent, flush, opulent
相反詞：badly, disadvantageously, ill, destitute, impoverished, distributary
派生詞：wellness n.
用法／搭配：well-to-do families 富貴之家
Example · TTS
In order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked. （土豪的，富裕的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
welter
使混亂；使混雜
英文釋義：a confused multitude of things; toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way
相似詞：clutter, jumble, muddle, fuddle, smother, wallow
相反詞：unclutter
用法／搭配：核心義：a confused multitude of things。中文錨點：使混亂；使混雜。GRE tip: "welter" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the welter of X; a sense / degree / lack of welter; amid / despite welter Sentence frame: The debate turns on the welter of ______. （空格填入與「使混亂；使混雜」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The shipwrecked survivors weltered in the sea for hours. （使混亂；使混雜）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
wheedle
哄騙；誘惑
英文釋義：influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
相似詞：cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
派生詞：wheedler n., wheedling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering。中文錨點：哄騙；誘惑。GRE tip: treat "wheedle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to wheedle sth; refuse / choose / begin to wheedle; the wheedling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to wheedle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「哄騙；誘惑」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to wheedle what they had once defended. （哄騙；誘惑）
詳細 · 填空1300
wherewithal
必要的資金；必要的手段
英文釋義：the necessary means (especially financial means)
用法／搭配：核心義：the necessary means (especially financial means)。中文錨點：必要的資金；必要的手段。GRE tip: "wherewithal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wherewithal of X; a sense / degree / lack of wherewithal; amid / despite wherewithal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wherewithal of ______. （空格填入與「必要的資金；必要的手段」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of wherewithal is crucial to understanding the argument. （必要的資金；必要的手段）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
whet
v. 激發興趣｜教學補註：increases your desire for something
英文釋義：increases your desire for something
相似詞：edge, hone
用法／搭配：whet customers’ appetites 激發消費者的購買慾
Example · TTS
Whet my appetite. （激發興趣）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
whilesome
健全的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：健全的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "whilesome" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the whilesome of X; a sense / degree / lack of whilesome; amid / despite whilesome Sentence frame: The debate turns on the whilesome of ______. （空格填入與「健全的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of whilesome is crucial to understanding the argument. （健全的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
whimper
啜泣｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
英文釋義：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way; cry weakly or softly
相似詞：whine, wail, mewl, pule
用法／搭配：核心義：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way。中文錨點：啜泣｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way。GRE tip: "whimper" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the whimper of X; a sense / degree / lack of whimper; amid / despite whimper Sentence frame: The debate turns on the whimper of ______. （空格填入與「啜泣｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of whimper is crucial to understanding the argument. （啜泣）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
whimsical
adj. 反覆無常的
英文釋義：unusual, playful and unpredictable
相似詞：capricious, fickle
相反詞：serious, practical, steady, consistent, constant, steadfast
派生詞：whimsy n., whimsicality n.
用法／搭配：a whimsical personality 變化無常的個性
Example · TTS
The victim of whimsical persecutions. （反覆無常的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
whine
發牢騷｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
英文釋義：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way; move with a whining sound
相似詞：whimper, snivel, squeak, screech, creak, screak
派生詞：whiny adj., whiney adj., whiner n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way。中文錨點：發牢騷｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way。GRE tip: "whine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the whine of X; a sense / degree / lack of whine; amid / despite whine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the whine of ______. （空格填入與「發牢騷｜教學補註：a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
My car engine makes a whining noise. （發牢騷）
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whipcord
鞭繩
英文釋義：鞭繩
用法／搭配：考意錨點：鞭繩
Example · TTS
On the exam, whipcord most nearly means a sense of "鞭繩". （鞭繩）
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whisper2
低語2
英文釋義：低語2
用法／搭配：考意錨點：低語2
Example · TTS
On the exam, whisper2 most nearly means a sense of "低語2". （低語2）
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whiteflag
白旗
英文釋義：白旗
用法／搭配：考意錨點：白旗
Example · TTS
On the exam, whiteflag most nearly means a sense of "白旗". （白旗）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
whittle
削；削減｜教學補註：English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
英文釋義：English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996); cut small bits or pare shavings from
相似詞：pare
派生詞：whittler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)。中文錨點：削；削減｜教學補註：English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)。GRE tip: "whittle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the whittle of X; a sense / degree / lack of whittle; amid / despite whittle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the whittle of ______. （空格填入與「削；削減｜教學補註：English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Whittle a piece of wood. （削；削減）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wholesale
批發的｜教學補註：the selling of goods to merchants
英文釋義：the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers; sell in large quantities
相似詞：sweeping
相反詞：retail
派生詞：wholesaler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the selling of goods to merchants。中文錨點：批發的｜教學補註：the selling of goods to merchants。GRE tip: "wholesale" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wholesale of X; a sense / degree / lack of wholesale; amid / despite wholesale Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wholesale of ______. （空格填入與「批發的｜教學補註：the selling of goods to merchants」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I can sell it to you wholesale. （批發的）
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wholesome
有益的；健康的
英文釋義：conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
相反詞：unwholesome
派生詞：wholesomeness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being。中文錨點：有益的；健康的。GRE tip: "wholesome" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wholesome argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wholesome; wholesome enough to... Sentence frame: Her wholesome ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有益的；健康的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Exercise develops wholesome appetites. （有益的；健康的）
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wield
v. 行使，支配（權力）
英文釋義：to have and use power or authority
相似詞：exercise, exert
用法／搭配：wield enormous power within the party 操縱着黨內大權
Example · TTS
The burglar wielded an axe. （行使，支配（權力））
詳細 · 紅寶書
wile
欺騙｜教學補註：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
英文釋義：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
相似詞：trickery, chicanery, chicane, guile, shenanigan
相反詞：honesty, integrity, candor
派生詞：wily adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)。中文錨點：欺騙｜教學補註：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)。GRE tip: "wile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wile of X; a sense / degree / lack of wile; amid / despite wile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wile of ______. （空格填入與「欺騙｜教學補註：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a wile in that debate. （欺騙）
詳細 · 紅寶書
willful
故意的；任性的
英文釋義：done by design; habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
相似詞：wilful, froward, headstrong, self-willed
派生詞：willfulness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：done by design。中文錨點：故意的；任性的。GRE tip: "willful" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a willful argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather willful; willful enough to... Sentence frame: Her willful ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「故意的；任性的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Willful disobedience. （故意的；任性的）
詳細 · 複習詞
willfull
故意的；深思熟慮的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：故意的；深思熟慮的。GRE tip: "willfull" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the willfull of X; a sense / degree / lack of willfull; amid / despite willfull Sentence frame: The debate turns on the willfull of ______. （空格填入與「故意的；深思熟慮的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of willfull is crucial to understanding the argument. （故意的；深思熟慮的）
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wilt
v. 精神萎靡，憔悴
英文釋義：to feel or exhibit the effects of fatigue or exhaustion
相似詞：emaciate, languish
派生詞：wilting n.
用法／搭配：wilt under the pressure of work 因工作的壓力而憔悴
Example · TTS
My opponent was wilting. （精神萎靡，憔悴）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
wily
狡猾的｜教學補註：marked by skill in deception
英文釋義：marked by skill in deception
相似詞：crafty, cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish
派生詞：wile n., wiliness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by skill in deception。中文錨點：狡猾的｜教學補註：marked by skill in deception。GRE tip: "wily" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wily argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wily; wily enough to... Sentence frame: Her wily ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狡猾的｜教學補註：marked by skill in deception」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A wily old attorney. （狡猾的）
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wince
畏縮｜教學補註：the facial expression of sudden pain
英文釋義：the facial expression of sudden pain; a reflex response to sudden pain
相似詞：flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, recoil
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：the facial expression of sudden pain。中文錨點：畏縮｜教學補註：the facial expression of sudden pain。GRE tip: "wince" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wince of X; a sense / degree / lack of wince; amid / despite wince Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wince of ______. （空格填入與「畏縮｜教學補註：the facial expression of sudden pain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She winced when she heard his pompous speech. （畏縮）
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windex
玻璃水
英文釋義：玻璃水
用法／搭配：考意錨點：玻璃水
Example · TTS
On the exam, windex most nearly means a sense of "玻璃水". （玻璃水）
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windowpane
窗玻璃
英文釋義：窗玻璃
用法／搭配：考意錨點：窗玻璃
Example · TTS
On the exam, windowpane most nearly means a sense of "窗玻璃". （窗玻璃）
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windup
收尾
英文釋義：收尾
用法／搭配：考意錨點：收尾
Example · TTS
On the exam, windup most nearly means a sense of "收尾". （收尾）
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windy
adj. 話多的，囉嗦的
英文釋義：full of words that are meaningless
相似詞：verbose, long-winded, garrulous, loquacious
相反詞：concise, succinct, taciturn, reticent
派生詞：windiness n., wind n.
用法／搭配：a windy salesman 囉嗦的銷售員
Example · TTS
Long-winded (or windy) speakers. （話多的，囉嗦的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
winkle
取出｜教學補註：small edible marine snail
英文釋義：small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked; edible marine gastropod
相似詞：periwinkle, twinkle, scintillate, flash, blink, wink
用法／搭配：核心義：small edible marine snail。中文錨點：取出｜教學補註：small edible marine snail。GRE tip: "winkle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the winkle of X; a sense / degree / lack of winkle; amid / despite winkle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the winkle of ______. （空格填入與「取出｜教學補註：small edible marine snail」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of winkle is crucial to understanding the argument. （取出）
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winnow
v. 篩選｜教學補註：to make a list or group smaller by removing the less desirable choices
英文釋義：to make a list or group smaller by removing the less desirable choices
相似詞：sift, screen
派生詞：winnowing n.
用法／搭配：winnow truth from falsehood 去僞存真
Example · TTS
Winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants. （篩選）
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wiseowl
智慧貓頭鷹
英文釋義：智慧貓頭鷹
用法／搭配：考意錨點：智慧貓頭鷹
Example · TTS
On the exam, wiseowl most nearly means a sense of "智慧貓頭鷹". （智慧貓頭鷹）
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wispy
纖細的；脆弱的
英文釋義：thin and weak; - Edmund Wilson; lacking clarity or distinctness
相似詞：wisplike, dim, faint, shadowy, vague
相反詞：focus, undimmed, defined
派生詞：wisp n.
用法／搭配：核心義：thin and weak。中文錨點：纖細的；脆弱的。GRE tip: "wispy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wispy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wispy; wispy enough to... Sentence frame: Her wispy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「纖細的；脆弱的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A wispy little fellow with small hands and feet. （纖細的；脆弱的）
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wistful
渴望的；思念的
英文釋義：showing pensive sadness
相似詞：pensive
派生詞：wistfulness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing pensive sadness。中文錨點：渴望的；思念的。GRE tip: "wistful" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wistful argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wistful; wistful enough to... Sentence frame: Her wistful ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「渴望的；思念的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty. （渴望的；思念的）
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withdrawn
撤回的；內向的
英文釋義：撤回的；內向的
用法／搭配：撤回論文需要公開說明。
Example · TTS
A withdrawn paper needs a public note. （撤回的；內向的）
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wither
枯萎；萎縮
英文釋義：枯萎；萎縮
用法／搭配：日誌消失時信任枯萎。
Example · TTS
Trust withers when logs disappear. （枯萎；萎縮）
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withhold
扣留；拒絕給予
英文釋義：扣留；拒絕給予
用法／搭配：不要扣留麻煩的虛無。
Example · TTS
Do not withhold inconvenient nulls. （扣留；拒絕給予）
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without
沒有
英文釋義：沒有
用法／搭配：沒有預註冊，彈性像淘篩。
Example · TTS
Without prereg, flexibility looks like fishing. （沒有）
詳細 · 紅寶書
withstand
經受｜教學補註：resist or confront with resistance
英文釋義：resist or confront with resistance; stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
相似詞：defy, hold, resist
相反詞：surrender
派生詞：withstander n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to resist or confront with resistance。中文錨點：經受｜教學補註：resist or confront with resistance。GRE tip: treat "withstand" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to withstand sth; refuse / choose / begin to withstand; the withstanding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to withstand ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「經受｜教學補註：resist or confront with resistance」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear. （經受）
詳細 · 救命800
witty
adj. 機智的｜教學補註：funny and clever
英文釋義：funny and clever
派生詞：wit n., wittiness n.
用法／搭配：witty remarks 妙語
Example · TTS
His sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent. （機智的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wizened
乾癟的；枯萎的
英文釋義：lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness; ; ; ; -W.F.Starkie
相似詞：shriveled, shrivelled, shrunken, withered, wizen
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness。中文錨點：乾癟的；枯萎的。GRE tip: "wizened" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wizened argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wizened; wizened enough to... Sentence frame: Her wizened ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「乾癟的；枯萎的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A wizened little man with frizzy grey hair. （乾癟的；枯萎的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wobble
搖晃｜教學補註：an unsteady rocking motion
英文釋義：an unsteady rocking motion; move unsteadily
相似詞：coggle, careen, shift, tilt, shimmy
派生詞：wobbly adj., wobbler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an unsteady rocking motion。中文錨點：搖晃｜教學補註：an unsteady rocking motion。GRE tip: "wobble" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wobble of X; a sense / degree / lack of wobble; amid / despite wobble Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wobble of ______. （空格填入與「搖晃｜教學補註：an unsteady rocking motion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His voice wobbled with restrained emotion. （搖晃）
詳細 · 紅寶書
woe
災難｜教學補註：misery resulting from affliction
英文釋義：misery resulting from affliction; intense mournfulness
相似詞：suffering, woefulness
相反詞：be well, enjoy
用法／搭配：核心義：misery resulting from affliction。中文錨點：災難｜教學補註：misery resulting from affliction。GRE tip: "woe" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the woe of X; a sense / degree / lack of woe; amid / despite woe Sentence frame: The debate turns on the woe of ______. （空格填入與「災難｜教學補註：misery resulting from affliction」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of woe is crucial to understanding the argument. （災難）
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wonderment
驚奇
英文釋義：驚奇
用法／搭配：考意錨點：驚奇
Example · TTS
On the exam, wonderment most nearly means a sense of "驚奇". （驚奇）
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wont
習慣於｜教學補註：an established custom
英文釋義：an established custom
相似詞：habit
形近詞：wanton 任性放肆的；不負責任的反覆無常的；淘氣的；嬴蕩的揮霍的 ｜ wont n./adj./v. 習慣，習慣於
用法／搭配：核心義：an established custom。中文錨點：習慣於｜教學補註：an established custom。GRE tip: "wont" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wont of X; a sense / degree / lack of wont; amid / despite wont Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wont of ______. （空格填入與「習慣於｜教學補註：an established custom」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of wont is crucial to understanding the argument. （習慣於）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
wordy
冗長的；乏味的
英文釋義：using or containing too many words
相似詞：long-winded, tedious, verbose, windy
相反詞：concise, succinct
派生詞：wordiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：using or containing too many words。中文錨點：冗長的；乏味的。GRE tip: "wordy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wordy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wordy; wordy enough to... Sentence frame: Her wordy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冗長的；乏味的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials. （冗長的；乏味的）
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worship
崇拜｜教學補註：the activity of worshipping
英文釋義：the activity of worshipping; a feeling of profound love and admiration
相似詞：adoration, idolize, idolise, hero-worship, revere
派生詞：worshiper n., worshipper n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the activity of worshipping。中文錨點：崇拜｜教學補註：the activity of worshipping。GRE tip: "worship" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the worship of X; a sense / degree / lack of worship; amid / despite worship Sentence frame: The debate turns on the worship of ______. （空格填入與「崇拜｜教學補註：the activity of worshipping」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They worship in the traditional manner. （崇拜）
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wrap
收工
英文釋義：收工
用法／搭配：考意錨點：收工
Example · TTS
On the exam, wrap most nearly means a sense of "收工". （收工）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wrath
激怒｜教學補註：intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
英文釋義：intense anger (usually on an epic scale); belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
相似詞：anger, ire, ira
用法／搭配：核心義：intense anger (usually on an epic scale)。中文錨點：激怒｜教學補註：intense anger (usually on an epic scale)。GRE tip: "wrath" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wrath of X; a sense / degree / lack of wrath; amid / despite wrath Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wrath of ______. （空格填入與「激怒｜教學補註：intense anger (usually on an epic scale)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a wrath in that debate. （激怒）
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wreak
造成（破壞）；發洩
英文釋義：造成（破壞）；發洩
用法／搭配：暴風雨對沿海城鎮造成浩劫。
Example · TTS
The storm wreaked havoc on coastal towns. （造成（破壞）；發洩）
詳細 · 紅寶書
wretched
可憐的；卑鄙的
英文釋義：of very poor quality or condition; characterized by physical misery
相似詞：deplorable, execrable, miserable, woeful, suffering, despicable
相反詞：be well, enjoy
派生詞：wretchedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of very poor quality or condition。中文錨點：可憐的；卑鄙的。GRE tip: "wretched" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wretched argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wretched; wretched enough to... Sentence frame: Her wretched ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可憐的；卑鄙的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages. （可憐的；卑鄙的）
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wring
擰；扭｜教學補註：a twisting squeeze
英文釋義：a twisting squeeze; twist and press out of shape
相似詞：squeeze, contort, deform, distort, wrench, extort
相反詞：unbend, untwist
派生詞：wringer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a twisting squeeze。中文錨點：擰；扭｜教學補註：a twisting squeeze。GRE tip: "wring" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the wring of X; a sense / degree / lack of wring; amid / despite wring Sentence frame: The debate turns on the wring of ______. （空格填入與「擰；扭｜教學補註：a twisting squeeze」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Gave the wet cloth a wring. （擰；扭）
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wroth
憤怒的｜教學補註：vehemently incensed and condemnatory
英文釋義：vehemently incensed and condemnatory
相似詞：wrathful, wrothful
用法／搭配：核心義：vehemently incensed and condemnatory。中文錨點：憤怒的｜教學補註：vehemently incensed and condemnatory。GRE tip: "wroth" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wroth argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wroth; wroth enough to... Sentence frame: Her wroth ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憤怒的｜教學補註：vehemently incensed and condemnatory」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
But wroth as he was, a short struggle ended in reconciliation. （憤怒的）
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wry
歪斜的｜教學補註：humorously sarcastic or mocking
英文釋義：humorously sarcastic or mocking; bent to one side
相似詞：dry, ironic, ironical
相反詞：phlegmy, sweet, wet, sincere, literal
用法／搭配：核心義：humorously sarcastic or mocking。中文錨點：歪斜的｜教學補註：humorously sarcastic or mocking。GRE tip: "wry" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a wry argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather wry; wry enough to... Sentence frame: Her wry ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「歪斜的｜教學補註：humorously sarcastic or mocking」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
With a wry Scottish wit. （歪斜的）